Leerie Ball Papers
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Scope and Content Note
The papers contain correspondence to and from friends and preachers; diaries of church meetings, baptisms, and other events; sermon notes; records of northwest Arkansas churches; photographs of family, students, and northwest Arkansas subjects.
Dates
- 1924-1969
Creator
- Ball, Leerie (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Use Information
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Leerie Ball (1914-1969) was born to James Albert Ball and Pearl Esther Sisemore in Japton (Madison County), Arkansas. After graduating from University High School (Fayetteville) in 1932, Ball preached for the Johnson Church of Christ (Washington County) and other Churches of Christ throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He also delivered sermons over local radio stations.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (9 Boxes)
Arrangement of the Papers
- Series 1. Correspondence
- Series 2. Diaries
- Series 3. Sermons
- Series 4. Church Records
- Series 4. Subseries 1. Johnson Church of Christ
- Series 4. Subseries 2. Other Churches
- Series 5. Photographs
- Series 6. Oversize Materials
Acquisition Information
Leo Ball, of Johnson (Washington County) Arkansas, donated his brother's papers to Special Collections on March 12, 1987.
Processing Information
Processed by Anthony J. Wappel, Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, Arkansas, in November 1988.
- Title
- Leerie Ball Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Anthony J. Wappel
- Date
- November 1988
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu